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Copyright 2017 Sporting NewsKyle Larson needed a boost to his sagging chances at Michigan. He got it when he shoved past Martin Truex Jr. on a late restart.]]>Sun, 13 August 2017 20:45:03 -0400http://www.sportingnews.com/nascar/news/nascar-at-michigan-kyle-larson-vs-martin-truex-jr-pure-michigan-400-race-results-monster-energy-cup/h0c1b4w2i61n1ue7652ovh2vm
4791997mcrossman@sportingnews.com (Matt Crossman)mcrossman@sportingnews.com (Matt Crossman)0(Getty Images)Kyle Larson"For a few seconds, I thought I was going to die." Thursday is the fifth anniversary of the night a tornado hit Atlanta, sending the SEC Tournament into chaos. Matt Crossman details the drama that unfolded.]]>Wed, 13 March 2013 23:55:00 -0400http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-basketball/news/4484901-sec-tournament-tornado-2008-atlanta-georgia-dome-fifth-anniversary
4484901mcrossman@sportingnews.com (Matt Crossman)mcrossman@sportingnews.com (Matt Crossman)0Shane Larkin didn't become the best point guard in the ACC just because he is Baseball Hall of Famer Barry Larkin's son. Being around athletic greatness, however, does seem to help him perform on big stages.
]]>Thu, 7 March 2013 19:01:00 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-basketball/news/4482422-shane-larkin-miami-hurricanes-point-guard-best-acc-barry-larkin-son
4482422mcrossman@sportingnews.com (Matt Crossman)mcrossman@sportingnews.com (Matt Crossman)0Everything that could go wrong did as the Hurricanes lose at Wake Forest, 80-65. While the loss was Miami's first in ACC play this season, recent close calls were signs that trouble was ahead, writes Matt Crossman.]]>Sun, 24 February 2013 02:29:00 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-basketball/news/4480038-wake-forest-shoots-down-no-2-miami-hands-canes-first-acc-loss
4480038mcrossman@sportingnews.com (Matt Crossman)mcrossman@sportingnews.com (Matt Crossman)0Miami (Fla.) guard Trey McKinney-Jones leaves Saturday's game at Wake Forest with just less than four minutes left in the first half after crashing hard to the floor on the defensive end.]]>Sat, 23 February 2013 14:52:00 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-basketball/news/4480023-miamis-trey-mckinney-jones-knocked-out-of-game
4480023mcrossman@sportingnews.com (Matt Crossman)mcrossman@sportingnews.com (Matt Crossman)0The 1988 Daytona 500 is one of NASCAR's most memorable races, but many of the drivers in that race met with a tragic fate. Race winner Bobby Allison suffered career-ending injuries and later lost both his sons. Other participants like Dale Earnhardt and Alan Kulwick also had their careers cut short.]]>Mon, 18 February 2013 21:00:00 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/nascar/news/4478736-daytona-500-1988-field-deaths-dale-earnhardt-davey-allison-alan-kulwicki-neil-bo
4478736mcrossman@sportingnews.com (Matt Crossman)mcrossman@sportingnews.com (Matt Crossman)0Bobby Allison's 1988 Daytona 500 victory over son Davey was one of the most magical moments in NASCAR history. Allison's friends and teammate recall that emotional and historic race.]]>Tue, 19 February 2013 13:29:00 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/nascar/news/4478744-daytona-500-1988-bobby-allison-davey-1-2-finish-celebration-memories
4478744mcrossman@sportingnews.com (Matt Crossman)mcrossman@sportingnews.com (Matt Crossman)0Bobby Allison scored one NASCAR's most dramatic victories 25 years ago, beating son Davey in the Daytona 500 — a race Bobby can't remember. SN's Matt Crossman looks on as the legend relives his magical moment.]]>Tue, 19 February 2013 13:30:00 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/nascar/news/4478743-daytona-500-bobby-allison-1988-win-davey-memory-loss-crash-tragedy
4478743mcrossman@sportingnews.com (Matt Crossman)mcrossman@sportingnews.com (Matt Crossman)0It is NASCAR's biggest race, and it has produced some of the sport's most dramatic — and tragic — moments. From the very first race in 1959 — which ended in a photo finish — to remarkable upsets, the Daytona 500 has produced some of the most memorable moments in NASCAR history.
]]>Tue, 5 February 2013 00:53:00 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/nascar/news/4475125-daytona-500-2013-memorable-moments-dale-earnhardt-wreck-dale-earnhardt-jr-petty-
4475125mcrossman@sportingnews.com (Matt Crossman)mcrossman@sportingnews.com (Matt Crossman)0Seven safeties have been scored in 46 Super Bowls—fairly often for such a cute little play. Sporting News' Matt Crossman recounts them all, with Steve Grogan finding the humor in the one he took in Super Bowl XX.]]>Sat, 26 January 2013 10:35:00 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/news/4472490-super-bowl-history-safeties-2-points-super-bowl-xx-steve-grogan-patriots
4472490mcrossman@sportingnews.com (Matt Crossman)mcrossman@sportingnews.com (Matt Crossman)0Kenny King's 80-yard touchdown reception in Super Bowl XV stood for 16 years as the longest in the game's history. The story behind the catch starts with a diss from Eagles coaches and a whole lot of Stickum.
]]>Wed, 23 January 2013 20:02:00 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/news/4471837-super-bowl-xv-stories-kenny-king-eagles-raiders
4471837mcrossman@sportingnews.com (Matt Crossman)mcrossman@sportingnews.com (Matt Crossman)0The Tuck Rule game in 2002 is infamous for Tom Brady's "non-fumble." Adam Vinatieri, however, made two big kicks in the snow, mud and ice ... and he had plenty of help.]]>Tue, 22 January 2013 20:04:00 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/news/4471611-tuck-rule-play-what-happened-story-tom-brady-vinatieri-justin-snow
4471611mcrossman@sportingnews.com (Matt Crossman)mcrossman@sportingnews.com (Matt Crossman)0We know the kickers, David Akers and Justin Tucker. But quick, name the Super Bowl holders and longsnappers. They do so much on thesecriticalplays, yet they're easy to overlook. Meet a few of the men who make it happen.]]>Tue, 22 January 2013 19:45:00 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/news/4471609-super-bowl-2013-ravens-49ers-david-akers-justin-tucker-snap-hold-kick
4471609mcrossman@sportingnews.com (Matt Crossman)mcrossman@sportingnews.com (Matt Crossman)0Part 2 of Lance Armstrong's interview with Oprah Winfrey doesn't offer bombshell admissions, but there are moments of intrigue. SN's Matt Crossman has a unique take on whether Armstrong is truly a changed man.]]>Sat, 19 January 2013 10:06:00 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/sport/news/4470833-lance-armstrong-oprah-interview-part-2-children-luke-livestrong-foundation-tour
4470833mcrossman@sportingnews.com (Matt Crossman)mcrossman@sportingnews.com (Matt Crossman)0Duke receiver Blair Holliday, who was in a near fatal jet ski accident last summer, has been denied part-time admission to the university this spring. Holliday continues to recover from his injuries but hoped to take at least one class.]]>Tue, 15 January 2013 11:33:00 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-football/news/4465412-duke-blair-holliday-denied-admission-this-semester-spring-jet-ski-accident
4465412mcrossman@sportingnews.com (Matt Crossman)mcrossman@sportingnews.com (Matt Crossman)0Many family members of ex-NFL players see those symptoms in their loved ones every day. They worry it will soon be their turn to stand in front of that train that has ruined so many lives in recent years.]]>Thu, 10 January 2013 20:42:00 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/news/4462923-junior-seau-cte-concussions-dead-brain-study-nfl-problem-joe-delamielleure
4462923mcrossman@sportingnews.com (Matt Crossman)mcrossman@sportingnews.com (Matt Crossman)0In her post-Olympic career, Suzy Favor Hamilton has become a mom, a real estate agent, a corporate spokeswoman, a motivational speaker — and a $600 an hour call girl.]]>Fri, 21 December 2012 21:04:00 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/sport/news/4410665-suzy-favor-hamilton-call-girl-prostitution-smoking-gun-depression-nike
4410665mcrossman@sportingnews.com (Matt Crossman)mcrossman@sportingnews.com (Matt Crossman)0Suzy Favor Hamilton participated in the Summer Olympics in 1992, 1996 and 2000. (AP Photo)Marcus Lattimore looked at his knee and thought his career was over. But his father and teammate gave him hope. Combined with his own determination, Lattimore has entered the NFL draft and bids farewell to South Carolina.]]>Wed, 12 December 2012 21:32:00 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-football/news/4401528-marcus-lattimore-nfl-draft-knee-injury-recovery-south-carolina-dad-archie
4401528mcrossman@sportingnews.com (Matt Crossman)mcrossman@sportingnews.com (Matt Crossman)0Ronald Rouse, one of Hartsville's most beloved players, died earlier this season and on Friday night, his team completed a run to winning the state championship.
]]>Sun, 2 December 2012 20:08:00 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-football/news/4373062-hartsville-sc-state-championship-ronald-rouse-ethan-pait
4373062mcrossman@sportingnews.com (Matt Crossman)mcrossman@sportingnews.com (Matt Crossman)0Three deaths, including one during its homecoming game, have a South Carolina community in agony. To help the healing, Jeff Calabrese and his high school football team are on a crusade to win a state championship.
]]>Sat, 24 November 2012 19:11:00 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/sport/news/4344807-the-heart-of-hartsville-with-a-grieving-coach-and-players-and-town-the-team-marc
4344807mcrossman@sportingnews.com (Matt Crossman)mcrossman@sportingnews.com (Matt Crossman)0Duke receiver Blair Holliday got a traumatic brain injury in a jet ski collision with teammate Jamison Crowder. Together, they're healing — physically and emotionally — as their team has its greatest success in 18 years.]]>Thu, 15 November 2012 12:40:00 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-football/news/4312827-blair-holliday-duke-accident-jamison-crowder-cutcliffe-bowl-eligible-unc
4312827mcrossman@sportingnews.com (Matt Crossman)mcrossman@sportingnews.com (Matt Crossman)0Rookie Anthony Davis has grown into his basketball role, literally and figuratively. Once an unknown 6-2 high school guard, he stands, all 6-10 of him, ready to be an impact No. 1 pick. His NBA journey begins tonight.]]>Wed, 31 October 2012 12:01:00 -0400http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/4284681-hornets-spurs-anthony-davis-nba-draft-2012-rookie-of-the-year
4284681mcrossman@sportingnews.com (Matt Crossman)mcrossman@sportingnews.com (Matt Crossman)0Cody Zeller is part basketball star, part leader, part role model and even part goofball. But SN's preseason player of the year is all Indiana — and Hoosiers fans are counting on him to bring home a national title.]]>Tue, 30 October 2012 20:55:00 -0400http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-basketball/news/4283654-cody-zeller-indiana-hoosiers-2012-13-player-of-the-year
4283654mcrossman@sportingnews.com (Matt Crossman)mcrossman@sportingnews.com (Matt Crossman)0Tyrann Mathieu was a Heisman Trophy candidate this time last year, the LSU cornerback in the midst of an exhilarating season. Now kicked off the team, and arrested Thursday, his life appears no closer to stability.]]>Sat, 27 October 2012 01:37:00 -0400http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-football/news/4282184-tyrann-mathieu-arrested-lsu-marijuana-troubled-childhood-football-career
4282184mcrossman@sportingnews.com (Matt Crossman)mcrossman@sportingnews.com (Matt Crossman)0From Mitch Williams (Phillies)to Jay Howell (Dodgers) to Pat Darcy (Reds), pitchers give up walk-offs on the biggest stage (postseason) but have to put it behind quickly.]]>Wed, 24 October 2012 17:50:00 -0400http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/4277651-world-series-walkoffs-detroit-tigers-san-francisco-giants-jose-valverde-closer
4277651mcrossman@sportingnews.com (Matt Crossman)mcrossman@sportingnews.com (Matt Crossman)0The NFL's popularity has never been higher, but football could be headed for profound changes if children are prevented from playing a game deemed too risky. Parents have a decision to make, and there's plenty at stake.
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4277268mcrossman@sportingnews.com (Matt Crossman)mcrossman@sportingnews.com (Matt Crossman)0]]>Mon, 22 October 2012 12:01:00 -0400http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-basketball/news/4276990-gorgui-dieng-louisville-cardinals-seeds-baye-keita-cheikh-mbodi-aziz-ndiaye
4276990mcrossman@sportingnews.com (Matt Crossman)mcrossman@sportingnews.com (Matt Crossman)0Gorgui Dieng receives plenty attention as Louisville's 6-10 center, but it's not just the impact he has on the court that makes him special, it's the way he handles himself off the court that defines Dieng.
]]>Mon, 22 October 2012 18:50:00 -0400http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-basketball/news/4276989-gorgui-dieng-louisville-cardinals-center-ncaa-tournament-big-east-rick-pitino
4276989mcrossman@sportingnews.com (Matt Crossman)mcrossman@sportingnews.com (Matt Crossman)0Dale Earnhardt Jr. will miss at least the next two Sprint Cup races with a concussion. Former Ricky Craven says he should skip the rest of the season. Craven battled concussion problems throughout his career.
]]>Sat, 13 October 2012 18:02:00 -0400http://www.sportingnews.com/nascar/news/4268038-dale-earnhardt-jr-concussion-update-wreck-ricky-craven-crash-head-injury
4268038mcrossman@sportingnews.com (Matt Crossman)mcrossman@sportingnews.com (Matt Crossman)0Chris Nowinski, one of the country’s leading experts on concussions, applauded Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s decision to sit out the next two races after he suffered a concussion Sunday in the race at Talladega.]]>Sat, 13 October 2012 18:03:00 -0400http://www.sportingnews.com/nascar/news/4267446-dale-earnhardt-jr-concussion-news-skip-sprint-cup-races-out-talladega-wreck
4267446mcrossman@sportingnews.com (Matt Crossman)mcrossman@sportingnews.com (Matt Crossman)0Hartsville High's Ronald Rouse, just known as "Rouse"—a big guy who loved making people laugh—died of an enlarged heart after collapsing on the field Friday night. SN's Matt Crossman visited Rouse's hometown.
]]>Mon, 8 October 2012 20:26:00 -0400http://www.sportingnews.com/sport/news/4213038-ronald-rouse-dies-enlarged-heart-hartsville-high-school-south-carolina
4213038mcrossman@sportingnews.com (Matt Crossman)mcrossman@sportingnews.com (Matt Crossman)0Miguel Cabrera becomes the first player in 35 years to complete the Triple Crown. The Tigers will enter the postseason armed with a Triple-Crown winning hitter and pitcher (Justin Verlander), but will that be enough to win it all?]]>Thu, 4 October 2012 02:09:00 -0400http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/4211922-miguel-cabrera-triple-crown-mlb-playoffs-justin-verlander-detroit-tigers
4211922mcrossman@sportingnews.com (Matt Crossman)mcrossman@sportingnews.com (Matt Crossman)0Miguel Cabrera is chasing the Triple Crown and trying to lead his team to the postseason. That mirrors the situation of Carl Yastrzemski, the last man to win the Triple Crown in 1967. Will the Tigers slugger accomplish both?]]>Fri, 28 September 2012 12:03:00 -0400http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/4183977-triple-crown-miguel-cabrera-carl-yastrzemski-detroit-tigers-playoffs
4183977mcrossman@sportingnews.com (Matt Crossman)mcrossman@sportingnews.com (Matt Crossman)0The Toronto Blue Jays' Yunel Escobar is serving a three-game suspension, but SN's Matt Crossman says the shortstop's recent mistake is a small blemish on an otherwise amazing story.]]>Wed, 19 September 2012 20:58:00 -0400http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/4128905-yunel-escobar-suspension-eye-black-three-games-toronto-blue-jays
4128905mcrossman@sportingnews.com (Matt Crossman)mcrossman@sportingnews.com (Matt Crossman)0